Greater Shelby Kennel Club dog show

July 17-18 we traveled to Southaven MS for the two day show held by the Greater Shelby Kennel club. This time we were inside in the cool air (thank goodness) because it was another hot weekend. We stayed at one of our favorite camp grounds ( it has a pool and a hot tub, super nice facilities and an RV dealership next door) !!! We walked over to the RV place Saturday afternoon to drool over the class c motor homes. Maybe one day when our ship comes in we can upgrade the Papillon motel to a rolling "Papillon Palace". Yeah right.

All the dogs showed well and we were quite pleased. Saturday, Cruiser won winners dog and gained two more points toward his championship. We're still chasing his second major however. Cruiser has now broken into the double digits finally with a total of 11 points. We just waited till we got home to take his picture with his ribbons.

Our Kids at play

Well, we started our long weekend as soon as we got off work and got home Friday. We first had to make a trip to Camden to run an errand. Then we got up early Saturday morning to meet a friend of mine that I work with. He got one of our recent rescue dogs ( not a Papillon, just a plain ole puppy dog ) to take home with him and be the new family pet. She's on a week trial period, but I think she'll be fine. Good for Holly. Then we traveled on after taking care of that to Alabama to pick up Cruiser. Cruise's been with a handler attending shows in Florida trying to get his elusive second major toward his title. I'm glad my dog is finally back home safe and sound (no more empy lap syndrome in the mornings). We spent the rest of the weekend just haning out, attending church (we've been lazy lately), making homemade ice cream, working in the gardens, and just enjoying the weekend.

Since we don't have any dog shows this weekend or next weekend, and since it was another hot weekend, the pool was open for business.

Cruiser's Big Adventure

Well, Cruiser's been away with a handler for over a week now. He was entered in a three day show in Orlando Florida. Sorry, no pictures ( Laura wouldn't let me go ). Any way Cruiser's best chance for a win and a second major win came (and went) on Saturday at the show sponsored by the Central Florida Kennel Club. There were a ton of big name dogs there that he had to compete with. Anyway, Cruiser came away with Reserve Winners Dog to a four point major. For those who don't know, Reserve Winners means that you were the best of the losers. It means that you were painfully close to winning, but no cigar.

I guess we'll just have to keep on chasing that elusive second major win. We're proud of his reserve win none the less. That's not too bad for a little country dog from Tennessee.

Next we have to figure a way and a time to drive down to Alabama and pick him up. I'm sure he's ready to come home !!!

June 19 - 20 Dog show at Purina Farms

We traveled this weekend to Gray Summit Missouri for the dog show held at the Purina Farms facility. This is our second hot outside dog show in a row and it's taking it's toll on both us and the dogs. We were showing four dogs this weekend, Mimi, Brooke, Cruiser and we even broke Casper out of moth balls and entered him as a special on Sunday.

All of the dogs showed well under the circumstances. Our little puppy Brooke won Reserve Winners Bitch once again on Saturday from the 6 - 9 puppy class. That makes her record 5 reserves out of 8 shows !!! Not bad for a 6-9 puppy.

Cruiser went home with a handler this weekend to Alabama. He's entered in at a show in Florida next weekend. Wish him luck !!! He needs another major win to add to his points.
He should be back home in a couple weeks. I can't wait. I'm suffering from empty lap syndrome already.

Not much else worthy of reporting. Next stop South Haven MS.

Paducah Kentucky dog show

June 12 and 13, we attended the Paducah KY kennel club's dog show. Let me tell you, it was HOT. The show is held in a former corn field and the sun is absolutly unmerciful. Anyway, thank goodness the Papillon Motel has an airconditioner.... :)

We showed Cruiser and Brooke. We left Mimi at home this time.

Cruiser didn't do well on Saturday, but did take reserve to a major in dogs on Sunday.

Brooke did well both days, taking Reserve Winners Bitch both days and came really close (our humble opinion) to taking her first points on Sunday. We think she just let her puppy tendencies bubble over too much in the ring. Oh, well maybe next time. Brooke's won Reserve winners Bitch four out of the last six shows and she's only in the 6 - 9 month puppy class. This was only her second show weekend.

Way to go Brooke !!!!

Next stop Grey Summit MO. next weekend.

I promise to take my camera this time. It's an outside show, so I should get some good pics to post.

Plus Casper comes out of moth balls next weekend to show as a Special going for Best of Breed.

Ranger 2010

AKC Champion -- Ch Jansu Lil Lone Ranger o' Lawood

Tuesday June 1, 2010 we lost our very oldest member of our Papillon menagerie. Ranger was Laura's first Papillon and was an AKC champion. Ranger was just a few days short of his fifteenth birthday.

JTDFA Dog Show

Well we had 5 days of dog show prep, hard work, showing dogs and both good and bad weather this week at JTDFA's AKC dog show event.

Cruiser won winners dog on Thursday for one point and our new puppy Brooke showed like a champ and took reserve winners bitch from the 6 - 9 puppy class TWO days out of four. This was her very first show weekend. Way to go Brooke.

Happy Anniversary Sweetie

Today marks the four year mark since the day that my sweetie and me got married. I must be having fun, cause time sure has flown. It seems like yesterday. I really, really, really do love my wife. How she puts up with me I'll never figure that one out. I seem to be rapidly turning into a grumpy old man. I'll try to work on it. (Maybe there's a pill for that too) ... hmmmmmm

Anyway .... Happy Anniversary from the Big Dog

The Papillon Motel

April 9, 10, 11 Birmingham Kennel Club Dog Show

On Thursday April 8th both myself and Laura took an extra day off from work and loaded up the "Papillon Motel" and traveled to Brierfield Ironworks Alabama state park to attend the Birmingham Kennel Club's annual dog show. This was a three day event Friday through Sunday.

Mimi was only entered on Friday since she has blown her coat and is ... well (a little portly as of late). Laura has suggested a green bean and carrot diet. Also she has suggested that I walk her every afternoon in the driveway. Come to think of it she wasn't specific about exactly who the beans, carrots, and extra exercise was for. She may be trying to kill two birds with one rock. Hmmmm.

Anyway, Cruiser did quite well on Friday, winning his class, winner's dog for one point and best of winners.

Oh ... and our new puppy Brooke got to show for her first time in a puppy B match after best of show Saturday afternoon. She did well. Go Brooke !!!!